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NSE technical glitch cost us immensely, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

NSE technical glitch cost us immensely, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Taking lessons from that, I would think seamless digital payments is something you have to clearly have a roadmap for, the FM said.

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

What technologies do you fancy in your new car? Here are some popular cars in India with the most sought after technologies.

FDI from China went down by almost half in 3 years

FDI from China went down by almost half in 3 years

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

There has been a decline in foreign direct inflow from China in the last three years, with FDI coming down to USD 163.77 million in 2019-20, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. Giving details of the total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow from Chinese companies in India, he said, it was USD 350.22 million in 2017-18, while it declined to USD 229 million in the following year.

Politics Scores Over Battle Against Covid

Politics Scores Over Battle Against Covid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Politics, bureaucracy, ineptitude, double-standards and an attempt to politicise the fight in pseudo-nationalistic terms have all hampered the fight against this deadly virus, says Vir Sanghvi.

Momentum of economic reforms will continue: Sitharaman

Momentum of economic reforms will continue: Sitharaman

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday assured the industry that momentum of economic reforms will continue to make India a hotspot of global investment. India has turned the crisis created by COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to push the economic reforms, which remained pending for decades, she said while addressing the National MNC's Conference 2020 organised by industry chamber CII.

Covid cases on rise: BMC to strictly enforce norms

Covid cases on rise: BMC to strictly enforce norms

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In the light of a rise in COVID-19 cases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to register offences against people who violate safety guidelines, an official said on Thursday.

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Churu in Rajasthan is sizzling with a record temperature of 50 degree Celsius.

Sivan K named new ISRO chairman

Sivan K named new ISRO chairman

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The announcement comes two days ahead of the proposed historic launch of the ISRO's 100th satellite along with 30 others in a single mission from Sriharikota.

10 Tips to REDUCE STRESS At Work

10 Tips to REDUCE STRESS At Work

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Work stress is unavoidable even if you love what you do, but there are steps you can take to keep job stress to a minimum, says Nakshi Satra, founder, Inha Wellness.

Cong to launch its own digital media platform 'INC TV'

Cong to launch its own digital media platform 'INC TV'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Surjewala said the digital platform will air eight hours of live programming from April 24, but will not be on the Satellite or OTT.

3rd Test: Confident India chart unknown territory at Headingley

3rd Test: Confident India chart unknown territory at Headingley

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The performance of openers Rohit Sharma and K L Rahul has been the biggest plus for India in the batting department. Both have showed remarkable temperament and technique in testing conditions to give the team a solid start.

Indo-American Chamber slams new e-com rules

Indo-American Chamber slams new e-com rules

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, that are envisioned to protect consumer interests, may further compound the impact of multiplicity of regulations on the e-commerce sector, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) had told the ministry of consumer affairs. IACC, the apex bilateral chamber for Indo-US business, had told the government that the proposed amendments would increase compliance liabilities that risk severely impairing the growth of the sector.

Tremors felt in north India after earthquake in Afghanistan

Tremors felt in north India after earthquake in Afghanistan

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The epicentre of the quake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, was Afghanistan-Tajikistan border and it occurred at 4.01 pm.

Australia ODIs best preparation for World Cup: Mithali

Australia ODIs best preparation for World Cup: Mithali

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

India captain Mithali Raj and head coach Ramesh Powar on Monday listed out their objectives from the upcoming ODI series against Australia and said playing the mighty hosts is the best possible preparation for next year's Women's World Cup.

P J Thomas as DoT secretary had opposed ISRO-Devas spectrum deal!

P J Thomas as DoT secretary had opposed ISRO-Devas spectrum deal!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

In his letter dated July 6, 2010, Thomas had also advocated a discussion on use of the scarce S-band spectrum with Indian Space Research Organisation in a special meeting attended by representatives of DoT, Department of Space, Information and Broadcasting Ministry, and Indian Meteorological Department.

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled.

Expert panel for granting environment clearance to Central Vista

Expert panel for granting environment clearance to Central Vista

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

With the expert panel's recommendations, the project comes a step closer to getting the environment clearance (EC), to be given by the Union Environment Minister.

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made history by becoming the first human beings to set foot on another world -- the moon. It was an event that was watched by millions on television and one that remains etched in all our memories. Collected here are 17 images of that historic mission, a "giant leap for mankind".

Reader Review: Panipat

Reader Review: Panipat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A cheap version of his opus Jodhaa Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat falls flat on its face at every end, with lacklustre writing and terrible character definition proving to be the movie's ultimate undoing, feels Rediff reader Anu Gopinath.

10 simple vastu tips for a HAPPY married life

10 simple vastu tips for a HAPPY married life

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Did you know that the direction of the master bedroom can influence your love life?

PSLV can even launch 400 nano satellites: G Madhavan Nair

PSLV can even launch 400 nano satellites: G Madhavan Nair

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

India on Wednesday successfully launched a record 104 satellites -- all but three of them foreign--from Sriharikota and put them into orbit in a single mission onboard its most dependable Polar rocket.

To finish 350 stalled rojects, UP too adopts land pooling

To finish 350 stalled rojects, UP too adopts land pooling

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Land pooling refers to amassing small land parcels for infra development and returning approximately 60% of the redeveloped land to the original owners

Antrix deal a case of public investment for pvt profit: CAG

Antrix deal a case of public investment for pvt profit: CAG

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on Tuesday criticised the roles of the Department of Space and its former secretary, G Madhavan Nair, in the Antrix-Devas deal, saying the deal was a "classic case of public investment for private profit".

Chandrayaan-2 launch postponed to October

Chandrayaan-2 launch postponed to October

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft weighing around 3,290 kg would orbit around the moon and perform the objectives of remote sensing the moon.

FDI from China drops to $141 million in 4 years

FDI from China drops to $141 million in 4 years

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Overall, cumulative direct investment from China stood at just $2.05 billion till June 2018, according to consolidated DIPP figures

Modinomics Ain't Right. It's Hindu-Left

Modinomics Ain't Right. It's Hindu-Left

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

It is in no way a government of the economic Right. The Right is limited to religion and nationalism. The rest is as Left as the Congress or any other party, observes Shekhar Gupta.

PICS: Bairstow, Rashid shine as SunRisers crush Kings

PICS: Bairstow, Rashid shine as SunRisers crush Kings

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Images from Thursday's Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kings XI Punjab, in Dubai.

Bihar's great ghar wapsi: Is the state prepared?

Bihar's great ghar wapsi: Is the state prepared?

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Official figures say 1.8 lakh workers have returned home to Bihar. Unofficially, however, that figure is said to have crossed 3 lakhs. Can Bihar cope?

Sunlight, heat and humidity weakens coronavirus: US

Sunlight, heat and humidity weakens coronavirus: US

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Sunlight, high temperature of more than 95 degrees Fahrenheit (or 35 degrees Celsius), and humidity cuts the half-life of the virus on surfaces from up to 18 hours to a matter of minutes,the study said.

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Personnel of Kerala police and the forest department's Crime Investigation Team, probing the incident which triggered widespread outrage especially on social media, visited the spot and collected evidence, he said, assuring that all concerns raised will not go in vain and justice will prevail and the culprits brought to book.

India U-19 team lose to SA in inconsequential 3rd ODI

India U-19 team lose to SA in inconsequential 3rd ODI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

South Africa returned to overhaul the 192 target with 10 balls to spare, riding on Jonathan Bird's 121-ball 88.

ISRO to launch GSAT-10 satellite in two months

ISRO to launch GSAT-10 satellite in two months

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

India's 3,400-kg communication satellite GSAT-10 is now ready to be shipped to the spaceport at Kourou in French Guiana for launch by European space consortium Arianespace in two months, according to Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman, K Radhakrishnan.

Cabinet approves creation of chief of defence staff

Cabinet approves creation of chief of defence staff

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The CDS will be a four-star general and his salary will be equivalent to that of service chiefs.

COVID-19: Govt issues fresh SOPs for offices

COVID-19: Govt issues fresh SOPs for offices

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The Union health ministry has issued new 'Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices' and according to these, if one or two cases are reported, the disinfection procedure will be limited to the areas occupied and visited by the patient in the last 48 hours.

US welcomes pilot's release, again asks Pak to deny safe havens to terrorists

US welcomes pilot's release, again asks Pak to deny safe havens to terrorists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Simultaneously, the US has urged both India and Pakistan to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions.

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

ISRO war hots up! Antrix-Devas report to be released

ISRO war hots up! Antrix-Devas report to be released

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Seeking to fend of attacks on his credentials in the Indian Space Research Organisation row, the space body's chief K Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said probe reports on Antrix-Devas deal that led to punitive action against his predecessor G Madhavan Nair and three fellow space scientists will be released after getting due clearance.

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.

Govt brings ordinance to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Govt brings ordinance to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Violation of the provisions entails a punishment of a jail term up to five years or with fine up to Rs 1 crore or with both, the ordinance released by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday said.

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Experts said attempts from China have increased in the last year, which further amplified after the Indian government banned Chinese applications post the Galwan clash.